Van Gaal urges Scholes to be `more positive` about Man Utd

Johannesburg, Feb.12 (ANI): Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that Paul Scholes’ criticism has created a negative atmosphere around Old Trafford and called on the former midfielder to be ‘more positive’ about the club.

Scholes has been a staunch critic of United’s defensive-style of football under the stewardship of the Dutchman manager this season.

Van Gaal said that everybody was entitled to their opinion but admitted that he only has problem when someone creates a negative atmosphere around the club, the Daily Express reported.

United will head into the weekend’s clash against Sunderland six points off the top four.

Meanwhile, van Gaal’s position remains under intense scrutiny amidst reports of an approach for Jose Mourinho to replace the Dutchman as manager at Old Trafford. (ANI)